tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.comments2019-09-10T18:41:47.251-07:00Military Disability Made Easy BlogMilitary Disability Made Easyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320151544107767655noreply@blogger.comBlogger1546125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-60987541528970131462019-09-10T18:41:47.251-07:002019-09-10T18:41:47.251-07:00hello, what is considered &quot;personal identifyi...hello, what is considered &quot;personal identifying information&quot; at the beginning of the buddy statement?<br />Mike the Marinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03278826166650127515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-25821069443309108402019-09-10T16:58:21.838-07:002019-09-10T16:58:21.838-07:00I am service connected for 30% Asthma for 19 years...I am service connected for 30% Asthma for 19 years. I was diagnosed with Lupus 8 years after discharge. My service medical records are filled with symptoms of Lupus prior to discharge. My doctor believes the asthma was an unrecognized lupus flare-up as it was not responsive to asthma inhalers and was why I was ultimately discharged. If the doctor list this in my history as a service connection will I effect my asthma rating?<br /><br />Thank you for your work. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13424846227025594963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-60659880074996202102019-09-09T06:52:41.689-07:002019-09-09T06:52:41.689-07:00Also, are there any organizations that could recom...Also, are there any organizations that could recommend a doctor knowledgeable about this?Gunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17998665219266643750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-11052441017681680662019-09-08T17:29:09.384-07:002019-09-08T17:29:09.384-07:00
I have had an undiagnosed mental condition since ...<br />I have had an undiagnosed mental condition since my preteens which resulted in me being hospitalized for a gunshot womb to the abdomen in a suicide attempt around 14 years old. My medical records showed a gunshot womb in a suicide attempt where no criminal changes were filled because it was documented as a suicide. I joined the U.S. Army on August 28, 1998 with the suicide listed in my medical records without a medical waiver which a documented suicide attempt should have disqualified me from entering the Army. I discharged from the U.S. Army with an “Other Than Honorable Condition” title because I requested to exit the military before scheduled date to ETS. At the time I believe the military made my condition worse and I actually went into a suicide watch once while in the military. Currently I’m on disability for OCD/schizoaffective disorder and development of blood clotting Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary Embolisms twice were I was hospitalized and almost died. I’m taking a blood thinner daily for the rest of my life and a psychotropic drug for OCD and schizoaffective disorder. I inquired about a military discharge upgrade but was told I needed thousands of dollars upfront in order to have an attorney take my case. After reading many articles on how servicemen have file law suits against the government for wrongful discharge I decided to give this another chance to obtain some VA benefits.<br />Up until recently I was told about a character evaluation to upgrade my military discharge so that I can obtain some VA benefits. I’m not sure if I could sue the government for accepting me with a undiagnosed mental condition that lead to an suicide attempt although a suicide attempt is considered a disqualification, without a medical waiver however, my medical records did show a suicide attempt and my recruiter asked about it and I informed him of it obviously it was documented but somehow he managed to get me in. I’m more concerned with getting additional disability benefits than a law suit or discharge upgrade but if it requires me to take those routes first I would be willing to but I not sure how to go about the whole process and that why I need legal counseling. I would hate to waste your time and mines so Im compel to ask before getting into the merits of a case as tell you I have not filed any paperwork to obtain benefits nor to get a discharge upgrade. Based on all I have stated, do you think you can help me?<br />Rosenburghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09390972204970393020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-8280984230287419642019-09-08T17:19:26.737-07:002019-09-08T17:19:26.737-07:00I retired from the Army due to Multiple Sclerosis ...I retired from the Army due to Multiple Sclerosis in 2004. I have gotten progressively worse over the years. Until recently I had no treatment for MS through the VA. I recently forced the issue and got a referral to my current neurologist through the VA. I have always found it odd that I have never seen a neurologist through the VA. I have gone from being able to walk and stand for extended periods to using a cane and a scooter. I suffer from chronic fatigue and a complete intolerance of heat. The VA classified my heat intolerance as a symptom of my MS and not service connected. I am not sure of the VA logic for this determination. Out of all the problems MS causes for me; fatigue and heat intolerance are the greatest problem. Both of these issues resolve themselves if I can move to someplace cool and if I can rest, but both are very serious problems. I recently had to drag myself across my yard to get into my house when I got to hot and could no longer walk or crawl. My question is how does the VA identify and rate symptoms like this and how do they rate it as not service connected if it is a symptom of my service connected MS?Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02155188686826849978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-79653231656048125302019-09-08T12:12:23.264-07:002019-09-08T12:12:23.264-07:00Thanks to this great herbal doctor who cured me of...Thanks to this great herbal doctor who cured me of LUPUS DISEASE his name is Dr. Iyabiye. I suffered LUPUS for over 12 years with pains like: Achy joints, Skin rash, Pain in the chest, swollen joints and many more. The anti-inflammatory drugs couldn’t help, until I read about his recommendation 4 months ago, I contacted him and he administered his medication on me and I was confirmed cured and free at the hospital after taken his medication. You too can be cured if interested. Contacts: iyabiyehealinghome@gmail.com <br />(+2348072229413 / +2348158577300)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10451747929074691694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-14269598583709003392019-09-07T00:21:39.236-07:002019-09-07T00:21:39.236-07:00Is there any idea when this will take effect?Is there any idea when this will take effect?Benjamin Callesenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08533420450466224535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-68912392819473779352019-09-05T10:05:47.662-07:002019-09-05T10:05:47.662-07:00Thank you for the quick response. Because my physi...Thank you for the quick response. Because my physician is not familiar with the VA process, are there examples of Nexus letters anywhere that would be accessable?Gunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17998665219266643750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-14352986437144917522019-09-04T10:31:20.687-07:002019-09-04T10:31:20.687-07:00Good information. Thanks. BillGood information. Thanks. BillUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17875032127809788089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-77247172631107731642019-09-04T09:20:48.867-07:002019-09-04T09:20:48.867-07:00The VA will give only a single rating for the over...The VA will give only a single rating for the overall condition of the feet to avoid pyramiding. They&#39;ll look at all of your symptoms in the foot and then pick the code that best rates all of your symptoms. <br /><br />If a condition also affects the knees, etc., the knees can be rated separately since they are a different body part. Military Disability Made Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10320151544107767655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-24681273488216192532019-09-04T09:18:32.743-07:002019-09-04T09:18:32.743-07:00There are some loose studies out there suggesting ...There are some loose studies out there suggesting that OSA could be caused by TMJ, but none prove this. There are studies suggesting the opposite as well. Because there isn&#39;t a ton of concrete evidence to support this claim, you would need a NEXUS letter from your physician clearly stating that your OSA is directly caused by your TMJ. Military Disability Made Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10320151544107767655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-48891385613924440752019-09-04T08:58:28.552-07:002019-09-04T08:58:28.552-07:00There is some evidence that cervical spine conditi...There is some evidence that cervical spine conditions can cause sleep apnea in certain populations. Check out the compilation of studies in NCBI. If your circumstances match these studies, you have a solid case. You&#39;ll also want to get an official NEXUS letter from your physician linking the conditions. <br /><br />https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3940806/Military Disability Made Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10320151544107767655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-13448658298668605902019-09-04T06:32:41.648-07:002019-09-04T06:32:41.648-07:00Sorry Dr, the name was JT, ref the feet.Sorry Dr, the name was JT, ref the feet.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892153892430396102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-45143179581828638072019-09-04T06:31:01.562-07:002019-09-04T06:31:01.562-07:00Rated 30 with left plantar tear or plantar fascii...Rated 30 with left plantar tear or plantar fasciitis. Sub a new claim for bilateral pes planus. Will they combine under 5276 for feet. The feet are pronating and should be 50. Is pyrmading to rate they as Sep, since the feet pes planus affect the knees as well as back. They deferred. And are looking at the plantar fasciitis Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892153892430396102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-87328100606072100982019-09-03T11:14:29.661-07:002019-09-03T11:14:29.661-07:00Sir,
I was in the military from 1975 to 1997. I wa...Sir,<br />I was in the military from 1975 to 1997. I was diagnosed with TMJ but did not file with the VA until after retirement. TMJ was sufficiently documented in my military medical and dental records. I am currently receiving a disability for TMJ. I also have sleep apnea diagnosed by sleep study in 2004. My VA advocate stated that I should get a doctor to connect my sleep apnea, secondary to TMJ. My wife can attest to my snoring and stopping breathing for the past 30 years. My challenge is finding a doctor willing to complete a DBQ or work with the VA. I also have tinnitus and I receive VA disability for it. I also have PTSD as diagnosed by the VA. Any recommendations or help would be appreciated.<br />Gunner<br />Gunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17998665219266643750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-10548775304432559942019-09-03T05:54:42.989-07:002019-09-03T05:54:42.989-07:00I was recently diagnosed with complex sleep apnea ...I was recently diagnosed with complex sleep apnea which requires that I use a CPAP and oxygen generator. I currently receive compensation for the following; <br />osteoarthritis of the acromioclavicular joint and right shoulder strain claimed as degenerative joint disease right shoulder 10% Service Connected 03/14/2008 <br />cervical strain associated with C5/C6 foramina narrowing claimed as pinched nerve, C-5 10% Service Connected 05/01/2012 <br />scar, s/p cervical spine surgery 0% Service Connected 03/08/2012<br />radiculopathy C6 nerve root, right upper extremity (dominant) 20% Service Connected 03/19/2010<br /><br />Would the above conditions be a NEXUS for the complex sleep apnea?<br />Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01174875360875657325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-78293472405429525842019-08-30T15:55:48.093-07:002019-08-30T15:55:48.093-07:00Thanks for your feedback!Thanks for your feedback!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692549121687076476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-29858890592735564392019-08-29T11:48:57.747-07:002019-08-29T11:48:57.747-07:00A NEXUS and an IMO basically serve the same purpos...A NEXUS and an IMO basically serve the same purpose, the NEXUS letter just formats it in a way the VA really likes. If your original NEXUS wasn&#39;t strong, you might as one from the doctor performing your IMO and submit both the letter and medical exam results. Military Disability Made Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10320151544107767655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-62573441218641385802019-08-29T11:46:34.870-07:002019-08-29T11:46:34.870-07:00Absolutely. As long as you can show proof that all...Absolutely. As long as you can show proof that all of your current conditions are a direct result of the broken leg and/or the service-connected arthritis, they will also be considered service-connected (secondary). Medical records showing the connection and a NEXUS letter from your physician noting the connection will strengthen your case. <br /><br />http://www.militarydisabilitymadeeasy.com/service-connected.html#otherconditionsMilitary Disability Made Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10320151544107767655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-16107219161863999322019-08-25T19:27:18.116-07:002019-08-25T19:27:18.116-07:00Hello!
I filed a claim for Gout secondary to DM I...Hello!<br /><br />I filed a claim for Gout secondary to DM II, and after that came back denied, I filed for Gout secondary to to Hypertension medication (Dueretics). However that came back denied as well. The VA basically said that they took the word of the C&amp;P examiner over my doctors nexus statement. <br /><br />I am in the process of getting an IMO to further substantiate my case, but in your opinion do you think I should get another nexus statement as well? The one my private doctor provided was not very strong, but I am thinking if the IMO is strong maybe I will just go with that. Your opinion? Fyi...instead of appealing I am submitting a new claim. Thanks!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692549121687076476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-56152323538843815982019-08-21T05:49:36.186-07:002019-08-21T05:49:36.186-07:00Thanks Dr. Johnson. I broke my L leg in 5 places w...Thanks Dr. Johnson. I broke my L leg in 5 places when I was in the service and one of those breaks had to be fixed by rodding my femur and my hip has been giving me problems ever since. My rating is for arthritis in all 3 joints in my leg. Right now I need a surgery called; a &quot;gluteus maximus transfer.&quot; I need this operation because of the following; &quot;a significant amount of his gluteus medius is torn&quot; &quot;Heterotopic bone formation noted superiorly&quot;. The doctor who performed my examination noted the I have &quot;a severe limp&quot; and I have &quot;Trendelenburg gait&quot; with &quot;2/5 strength in hip flexion.&quot; With this information, do you think any of these conditions are rate able?Jimmy1https://www.blogger.com/profile/05507804768961318573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-69655025843898354292019-08-20T07:54:46.222-07:002019-08-20T07:54:46.222-07:00Hi Jimmy -
No, a limp alone cannot be rated, but...Hi Jimmy - <br /><br />No, a limp alone cannot be rated, but whatever is causing the limp can. If you are already being rated for the condition that is causing it, then it is already being covered by that rating. Military Disability Made Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10320151544107767655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-31155895687765696502019-08-20T07:53:25.116-07:002019-08-20T07:53:25.116-07:00Have you ever submitted a claim for VA Disability?...Have you ever submitted a claim for VA Disability? Because the condition was caused by a military PA at a military medical facility during active duty service, it qualifies as service-connected. <br /><br />http://www.militarydisabilitymadeeasy.com/vadisabilityclaim.html<br />http://www.militarydisabilitymadeeasy.com/service-connected.html<br /><br />Since this is a very unique condition and there isn&#39;t a rating for a condition of the heel, the VA would rate it based on the overall symptoms and effect they have on your foot&#39;s ability to function, most likely under code 5284. <br /><br />http://www.militarydisabilitymadeeasy.com/thefoot.html#rMilitary Disability Made Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10320151544107767655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-21899559491653136352019-08-20T07:45:30.139-07:002019-08-20T07:45:30.139-07:00The ratings for lupus are not changing. The ratings for lupus are not changing. Military Disability Made Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10320151544107767655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162041641030931379.post-3670959565020220702019-08-20T07:44:52.037-07:002019-08-20T07:44:52.037-07:00Osteoarthritis is caused by stress on the joints, ...Osteoarthritis is caused by stress on the joints, so if your neuritis caused abnormal movements that put abnormal stress on the joints, then you can claim it as secondary. You would need to show medical proof of this relationship, and a NEXUS letter from your physician noting this connection would help. It&#39;s been too long since your military service to claim osteoarthritis on its own. <br /><br />The same goes for your melanoma. It&#39;s been too long since your service for it to be service-connected unless it is secondary to another service-connected condition or on the Presumptive List. Melanoma is not on the Presumptive List. <br /><br />http://www.militarydisabilitymadeeasy.com/vapresumptivelist.html<br /><br />http://www.militarydisabilitymadeeasy.com/service-connected.htmlMilitary Disability Made Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10320151544107767655noreply@blogger.com